Trichotillomania Support Group

Trichotillomania is a common disorder which is not commonly known. It is a clinical condition characterized by compulsive hair pulling or skin picking.

I began treating Tricotillomania several years ago and have been asked many times about a local support group.

Lori Nisius has boldly agreed to start a group and needs participation from the local community. This is a free support group for children and adults.
 
For more information: http://blogs.roanoke.com/medbeat/2012/04/new-support-group-for-hair-pullers/#more-2744

The next meeting is May 12 at the Roanoke Main Library at 10 a.m.

Bruce Sellars, Psy.D.

Consumer Reports on Psychotherapy

Consumer Reports, the largest independent consumer and product testing organization world-wide, has taken a look at psychotherapy. The July 2010 issue reports on a survey of 1,500 people who had sought help for depression and anxiety. Results indicate that those who completed at least 7 psychotherapy sessions reported as much improvement as those who had taken medication alone. The best outcomes were found when medication and "talk" therapy were used in combination.

The same article also reports on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (that should be fully in effect by 2014) which is expected to increase the afforability of mental health care.

Reported by Dr. Bruce Sellars

For more information: http://www.consumerreports.org/